PERQ (brochure)

PERQ* is the definitive advanced graphics
workstation combining all the advantages of
real computing performance with high
resolution graphics technology.

PERQ is a simple to operate workstation that
sets the standards and brings complete
solutions to the Design Office, providing today’s
Designer with tomorrow’s productivity.

dimension to the presentation of visual information.
Tasks that previously took hours can now be
accomplished in minutes.

As a self-sufficient workstation, PERQ brings total
flexibility and versatility to the Design Office,
allowing the Designer to input and manipulate the
most complex information with the minimum of
effort whilst still working to the highest standards of
tolerance and accuracy.

The Visual Link

People think and communicate visually - that is
why we depend in so many circumstances on
graphs, maps, drawing, models and plans to
represent, display and communicate information.

In the past, the problem associated with the
conversion of information into a visual form was that
of the physical drawing time and effort involved -not
only in the preparation of original material but also in
the implementation of amendments.

PERQ has extended the horizons of design
capability and productivity in all sectors of
manufacturing engineering, building and
construction, mechanical engineering, education,
R & D, electronic design, cartography and land
usage.

PERQ - The Complete Solution

The development of PERQ has added a new

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The Right Connections

As well as functioning as a stand-alone, single user
system, PERQ can be utilised within an existing
computer network. It can form part of a
departmental network of workstations to ensure the
exploitation of all your scarce resources. Most
importantly, PERQ’s PNX operating system, unites
all elements of your network to let you:

Communicate with other PERQ users.
Transmit data between PERQs at speeds

comparable to disc transfer rates.

Share data bases and programs with other

PERQs and ICL mainframes.

Connect with other computer systems and

devices that support the ICL C03, X25,2780/3780
communications.

Share processing power and specialised

computer peripherals such as laser printers and
mass storage devices.

Provide a more resilient approach to computing
since your distributed network will be capable of
functioning even in the unlikely event of one
element failing.

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Application

Shorter Design Times

□ PERQ allows professional Designers to operate with
the minimum of time and effort.

CD PERQ presents drawings, diagrams and maps,
quickly and efficiently.

□ With PERQ you can select items from an on-screen
menu, construct drawings from library' shapes,
manipulate complex diagrams and maps, and design
your own character fonts - all with exceptional ease and
simplicity.

□ PERQ supports project control and technical
document preparation.

PERQ has the capability to complement the way you
work in:

CD Design CD Analysis CD Drafting CD Drawing
□ Office Management CD Engineering Data Bases

□ Electronic Publishing

□ 2D and 3D Design

□ Mechanical/Electronic
Design

□ Computer Aided
Manufacture...

□ PERQ answers the ‘what if
questions asked in the design
process.

and can be used in a wide variety of application
areas including:

I I Mapping □ Land use □ Spatial Systems
□ Services

Town & Country Planning
□ Architecture □ Mineral Extraction □ Mining

□ Simulation & Modelling

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□ Software Engineering

Better Quality

□ PERQ preserves design standards.

□ With PERQ items can be erased and redrawn almost
instantly.

□ PERQ gives high quality output of all technical
documentation.

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□ With PERQ, design integrity is preserved even after
repeated changes.

PERQ - The Workstation with Standards

PERQ is marketed by ICL, Europe's largest IT
company, who are at the forefront of defining and
implementing standards. This depth of market
knowledge and experience combine to give PERQ:

Q PNX - An operating system based on a
complete implementation of UNIX*** - the
standard for all workstations.

□ Open System Local Area Network (OSLAN)
which allows fast communications between PERQ
and other systems following this standard.

HI FORTRAN and PASCAL compilers which
adhere to strict international standards.

I] Graphics Kernal System (GKS) international
standard programming facilities which enables
graphics applications to be written easily and
quickly.

The PERQ Experience

When you experience PERQ you will soon realise
that you have a system of enormous potential at
your fingertips enabling you to respond rapidly to
design demands.

Designed by Designers for Designers, PERQ
represents top quality presentation in the Design
Office.

PERQ's remarkable features offer:

2] High resolution, powerful, Portrait or Landscape
screens incorporating a MULTI-WINDOW facility
which allows the user to perform concurrent design
activities.

2] Natural language commands and pop-up
menus, selected by the pointing device, allowing
easy manipulation of multiple windows on the
display.

2] The ability to function as a stand-alone system,
or in conjunction with other computers and
peripherals in a Distributed Network.

I] Specialised/additional device facilities to attach
high capacity Disc, industry standard Magnetic
Tape, Colour Sub-System, and Laser Printer.

2} Industry standard software based on UNIX.

2} CP/M** for running commercial applications
such as Spreadsheet and Word Processing.

PERQ - The Cost Effective Solution

PERQ's attributes and performance increase
Design Office cost-effectiveness and individual
productivity by maximising creative design time and
resources applied to any task or assignment.

PERQ’s superior facilities are the result of a
technical specification that separate the system
from its competitors. This provides a workstation
with the graphics capability and processing power
to rival top-end minicomputers, but at a fraction of
the cost, and without the problems encountered
when many users are sharing a single processor.

By drawing on the ICL experience, PERQ users
can, within hours, enhance their design and work
capacity, thus contributing significantly to Design
Office performance and productivity.

Draw on the ICL experience now and find out how
PERQ can bring these benefits to your operations.

‘ PERQ is a trademark of PERQ Systems Corporation.
** CP/M is a trademark of Digital Research Inc.

’** UNIX is a trademark of AT & T. Bell Laboratories.